Oriental Rug Kashmir 285 x 185 cm Silk Hand-knotted

Material and Craftsmanship

The materials stated are silk in the pile and cotton in the warp. It was produced hand-knotted. The knot density is around 500,000 knots per square metre and therefore within the range of 500,000 to 599,999 knots per square metre. The combination of a silk pile on a cotton warp is common for work in this group. The shape is rectangular.

Origin and Tradition

India is given as the country of origin, the design style is Kashmir. Kashmir denotes a knotting tradition known for finely worked silk rugs. The pattern directions frequently take up Persian models and render them in their own formal language.

Design and Pattern

The colour assignment is Multicolor. The silk pile makes colour areas appear different depending on the incidence of light. Patterns of this group are mostly densely drawn and work with floral motifs and surrounding borders.

Special Features

Knot density: (approx. 500,000 knots / m²). Colour: Multicolor. Material: silk on cotton warp. Origin: India.

FAQ

What does silk on cotton warp mean?

The pile consists of silk, the warp of cotton. The warp forms the load-bearing framework, the pile the visible surface.

Where does this rug come from?

India is given as the country of origin. The design style Kashmir describes the pattern family and the knotting style.

How should the knot density be understood?

Knot density describes how many individual knots were worked into one square metre of surface. The higher the value, the finer the pattern detail that can be executed.